Question

Select a figure from amongst the four alternatives which when placed in the blank space of fig (?) would complete the pattern.

• A. Option 1
• B. Option 2
• C. Option 3
• D. Option 4

Hint:

In figure completion questions, always track how lines enter and exit the missing block. The correct option will continue all lines smoothly without any break or mismatch.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: In figure completion problems, the key idea is to maintain continuity of lines, symmetry, and consistent geometric pattern. The missing part must perfectly align with the surrounding structure so that the overall figure remains uniform and continuous.

Step 1: Observe the overall structure of the figure. The given figure is divided into equal square blocks forming a grid. Inside these smaller squares, diagonal lines and intersecting lines form a pattern that appears to be continuous across adjacent squares.

Step 2: Focus on the region around the missing part. The missing portion is located in the lower-right section of the grid. We need to carefully examine:
• The direction of lines entering the blank space from the left side.
• The direction of lines entering from the top.
• Any continuation of diagonal or intersecting lines.

Step 3: Analyze line continuity.
• From the left adjacent square, diagonal lines are moving in a specific direction (top-left to bottom-right or vice versa).
• From the top adjacent square, lines intersect forming an “X” pattern or crossing diagonals.
• The missing figure must continue both these patterns without breaking the flow.

Step 4: Check each option carefully.
• Option 1: Does not match both diagonal directions simultaneously; breaks continuity.
• Option 2: Matches partially but fails to align with intersecting lines from top.
• Option 3: Introduces a different internal structure that disrupts the uniformity.
• Option 4: Perfectly continues all incoming lines (both diagonals and intersections), maintaining symmetry and pattern consistency.

Step 5: Verify the complete figure. When Option 4 is placed:
• All diagonal lines align perfectly.
• Intersections match with adjacent squares.
• No line is abruptly broken. Thus, the pattern becomes complete and visually consistent. \[ \boxed{\text{Option 4}} \]